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My female is a GSD. I know some small breeds will go back to back. I have heard to wait 2 years and some say just miss a heat. Does anyone have info. I even have opposing info from different vets.

Thanks so much,
karen

2007-11-26 06:37:47 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets Dogs

Thanks so much for the warm welcome. Again, I have vets with opposing views, saw some interesting topics here and thought I would throw it out.

To answer chi chi mom, yes it is rare and her first. She is 4 and I would like one more litter so I can keep her line and of course keep her safe. Vet is unsure why has been a good whelper in the past. I have skipped a heat but don't want to 'cause harm. If the two years is what is needed then fine, I lost the line and that's the way it is. I have been throwing this question around to breeder friends and vets but can't make up my mind. Saw the site, thought I'd ask, not to worry, won't be visiting here again. Wow! Saw more kindness and patience given to the person who wants to breed and doesn't even know what breed she/he wants to breed. And to those out there, sorry, I DO have a problem with back yard breeders, was under a breeder for two years before I ever thought about breeding a dog!

2007-11-26 07:44:40 · update #1

21 answers

You should always wait a heat between breedings...c-section or not. I have known many people that bred two heats after a c-section. What would concern me more is the total number of c-sections. Some dogs require them every pregnancy, and how many is too many???? If you wait two years, she may be getting too old to be bred. A bit ch should not be used after 5 years....especially large and giant breeds.

2007-11-26 06:43:05 · answer #1 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 8 0

Apparently you people are all breeder hating Nazis. I am sorry but give me a tiny break. There is nothing wrong with breeding if you do it responsibly. Dogs can have perfectly normal births even after a C-section. Just make sure you skip a heat and give her time to recover. Everyone loves purebred dogs but no one wants anyone to raise then. Like they come from the puppy fairy or something. People have worked long and hard to refine the beautiful breeds we have today. Not everyone wants a hines 57 or a dog that someone else has already screwed up and dumped. The reason so many dogs are euthanized is because the shelters are so crooked. It is a big scam they are running. Anytime they take in a sick dog they immediately put it down and then they charge hundreds of dollars for adoption fees and say it is to cover vet bills. There are bad people everywhere but not all breeders are bad people.

2013-11-23 05:21:22 · answer #2 · answered by Dawn 1 · 0 0

I agree with Yo LO!, Allie and Majestic Moose among some of the other answers. If you knew what you were doing, as any reputable breeder would, you wouldn't be on here asking the question. As well, if she had to have a C-section, she obviously has trouble giving birth and her next one could cause her death. You shouldn't be breeding her at all given your apparent lack of knowledge and experience not to mention compassion for the poor dog.

2007-11-26 06:47:20 · answer #3 · answered by Goddess 5 · 3 0

I would let her have a couple heats, or a year to get back to health. Most dog owners do not breed their dog back to back, size is not the reason just overall health of the dog...you should only breed your dog if your going to once a year and let her have time off in between. Any dog can be bred back to back, it's horrible though and hard on the dog and it can have many health complications for the mom and pups.

2007-11-26 06:43:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3 0

Now is the time to get her spayed (since it didn't happen during the c-sec). Breeding your dog over and over is the worst thing in the world for your dog, and for the world, which is already overpopulated. Dogs should only be bred a maximum of 3 times in her lifetime. But even that is too many. That could be 30 more dogs in the world, on top of the 6 million already in shelters.

2007-11-26 06:42:30 · answer #5 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 4 1

I would never breed after a section. In fact, section-spays are the best idea in my opinion.
Why did the GSD have a section? That is rare. It may be something that won't have to be repeated. Did two puppies come at one time or something? Perhaps she could have vbac which wouldn't be so traumatic. But I would not breed after a section.

2007-11-26 06:46:36 · answer #6 · answered by mama woof 7 · 5 0

Not to be mean or rude but if you were a real breeder you would know the answer. Did you know over 6.5 million dogs are euthanized each year... because of overpopulation? People who keep breeding for "fun" are sick they are taking the lives of other dogs who could be adopted.

2007-11-26 06:44:17 · answer #7 · answered by Allie 2 · 6 0

If your dog had to have a cesarean before, then breeding her again is not a kindness. Have her spayed.

2007-11-26 06:46:40 · answer #8 · answered by Tigger 7 · 5 0

Given that you've already had one C-section on this dog, I am somewhat surprised that she was not spayed at that time. But in my opinion, it would be unwise to breed this dog again.

2007-11-26 06:44:24 · answer #9 · answered by drb 5 · 8 0

Help control the pet population--Get your pets spayed or neutered.
--Bob Barker

Seriously if she had to have a c-section, get her spayed! Quit trying to make money while putting your dog thru hell, she had a c-section!!!! She isnt a human who can do this over and over again!

2007-11-26 06:45:53 · answer #10 · answered by brooklyn7582 5 · 3 1

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